Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, revealed plans this week for the Museum of the Future – an institution dedicated to innovation in design and technology.

Set for completion in 2017, the museum will be located beside the Emirates Towers on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. The name of the architect has not yet been revealed. Large sections of the structure are also expected to be built using 3D-printed components. >>>